WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Salary: $50,000
Application Documents: If your degree had not been conferred at the time applied for this Postdoctoral position, a letter needs to be attached from your school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for your degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. We strongly encourage you to upload a Cover Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research and Career Interests, Writing Samples, and Three Letters of Recommendation.
Schedule: This is a full-time staff position at the Mosbacher Institute’s office located at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. A typical workday schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office space provided.
Grant Funded: This position is for two years. It is funded by non-appropriated sources. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate PhD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in a social science discipline, preferably economics, that links to Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Economics, and Labor Economics with demonstrated ability to link to policy issues and application of appropriate research methods
• Experience with analyzing data, especially dealing with trade, global supply chains, or labor markets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of statistical research methods and analysis of data using a variety of multivariate and multilevel techniques
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based, multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

WHO WE ARE

The Bush School offers four graduate programs for students aspiring to careers in public service. Master’s degrees in Public Service and Administration , International Affairs , and International Policy . The Bush School also offers graduate certificates in Advanced International Affairs, Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, and Geospatial Intelligence, National Security Affairs. The Bush School has joined with several Texas A&M departments to offer seven Bachelor’s/Master’s 5-Year (3+2) Programs that allow students to enter the Bush School at the beginning of their fourth year and receive both their undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years.

• Research Publications: Participate in preparation of scholarly publications, presentations, and research reports based on appropriate application of theories and analysis of the research data.
• Research Field Support: Contribute to the design of the research. As needed, assist in data collection, coding of data, and maintenance of research records and databases.
• Training Graduate Student Workers: Collaborate with and oversee Bush School students on research projects, clearly explain research needs, and train in necessary data collection, coding of data, and data maintenance.